Usgecko Posted December 2, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 2, 2022 I have tried to find an answer online but to no avail. my question is are the three masts on the Constitution parallel to each other. Follow up would be is there a rake to the angle of the masts. Thank you for any insights. Stuart mtaylor 1 Quote Completed Build https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2804-drakkar-amati/ In Progress - Revel Constitution https://modelshipworld.com/topic/8119-uss-constitution-by-usgecko-revell-plastic-196/#comment-240693 In Progress - Brig Niagara - Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35782-brig-niagara-model-shipways/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted December 2, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 2, 2022 Mast rake from my notes when I built the Connie: 2.5 deg fore, 3 deg main, almost 4 deg mizzen I believe I measured these angles off the Model Shipways plans. JeffT, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 2, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 2, 2022 Same as usedtosail. I just took the angles from the plans. Definitely not the same for all. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usgecko Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted December 2, 2022 Thank you both mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Completed Build https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2804-drakkar-amati/ In Progress - Revel Constitution https://modelshipworld.com/topic/8119-uss-constitution-by-usgecko-revell-plastic-196/#comment-240693 In Progress - Brig Niagara - Model Shipways https://modelshipworld.com/topic/35782-brig-niagara-model-shipways/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted December 3, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 3, 2022 As noted above the rake, while similar, was not identical. Nor, for that matter, was it fixed. The rake could be adjusted somewhat to improve sailing characteristics, and each captain had a certain leeway to adjust the masts to suit his preferences. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uss frolick Posted December 3, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 3, 2022 The experimental French 24-pounder frigates La Resistance and La Vengeance had huge jackscrews on either side of their fore and main mast steps, (but not the mizen), so that the rake could be altered while at sea. The experiment does not seem to have been successful, as it was not repeated. Canute, Scallywag, trippwj and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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